Meditation

"The secret of meditation is… relinquishing outward attachments and affirming divine freedom within."– The Secrets of Meditation, by Swami Kriyananda

Meditation is the foundation of Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings on Self-Realization.

Regular inner communion with our higher self and ultimately communion with God, can bring positive transformation to all levels of our being­—body, mind and soul. Positive change inside brings positive change outside, then we can experience the joy, peace, and well-being that is our spiritual birthright. Meditation is an integral part of life at Ananda.

If your visit with us is long or short, you will learn the techniques of meditation and practice them twice a day during your stay. Thus you will establish a meditation routine to take home with you.

Meditation is no longer considered something which is practiced only by Buddhist monks, Christian contemplatives, and Hindu sadhus. It has become a part of our popular culture because it brings positive and often immediate results.

Self-realization is the goal of all human endeavors and of all spiritual paths. It is the merging of the ego-self (which identifies with one body, one personality, one family, one nationality) with the Universal Self.